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How to get fromSofia to Shumenby train, bus, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Shumen by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Shumentrain train 2613 / ...
    5h 47m
    $12–22
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia - Central Bus Station to Razgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Razgrad to Shumenbus bus
    7h 6m
    $17–45
  3. Drive 358.1 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Shumencar car 358.1 km
    4h 34m
    $57–82
  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SOF - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumenshuttle bus
    4h 17m
    $153–305
  5. Bus via Kotel

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kotelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kotel to Shumenbus bus
    9h 1m

Sofia to Shumen by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Shumen, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Shumen 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–22 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia - Central Bus Station to Shumen via Razgrad in around 7h 6m.

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